Lawmakers split on Maryland's 'Second Look Act' that reduces prisoner sentences

Crossover Day marks progress for Maryland’s Second Look Act

Maryland legislators pass bill after bill on crossover day, including the Second Look Act, which allows for reduced sentences under certain conditions.

Lawmakers split on Maryland's 'Second Look Act' that reduces prisoner sentences

By Khiree Stewart Click here for updates on this story     ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (WBAL) — The Maryland House of Delegates recently passed House Bill 853, also known as the Maryland Second Look Act. The ACLU is now pushing for the Senate to pass it. Maryland Del. Jheanelle Wilkins is a sponsor and said the act creates a process for judges to review the sentences of people incarcerated for more than 20 years. They must have been between 18 to 25 yea…

Lawmakers split on Maryland's 'Second Look Act'

The Maryland House of Delegates recently passed House Bill 853, also known as the Maryland Second Look Act. The ACLU is now pushing for the Senate to pass it.

Second Look Act Advances Through House of Delegates

The Second Look Act, a bill aimed at addressing racial disparities and justice issues, passed the House of Delegates with a vote of 89-49, and will now advance to the Maryland Senate for consideration. The post Second Look Act Advances Through House of Delegates appeared first on The Washington Informer.

Second Look Act clears key hurdle in House as it advances toward the Senate - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

A bill that would let some inmates ask a judge to reduce their jail time after they have served decades cleared a preliminary vote in the House of Delegates Saturday.The emotionally charged debate over the so-called Second Look Act lasted more than two hours. House Democrats led by Judiciary Committee Chair Luke Clippinger (D-Baltimore City) beat back wave after wave of Republican amendments. Del. Jackie Addison (D-Baltimore City) wipes away a t…

House grants final approval to Second Look Act, sends bill to the Senate

Del. Cheryl Pasteur (D-Baltimore County), left, listens to House Minority Whip Jesse Pippy (R-Frederick) explain why he doesn't support Pasteur's Second Look Act, which passed the House Monday on an 89-49 vote. (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters)The House voted 89-49 Monday to approve a bill that would let those incarcerated for 20 years or more petition a judge to have their sentences reduced. Passage of the bill, known as the Second Lo…